IRONMAN 4 the Kidz

OUR AIM
The aim of IRONMAN 4 the Kidz is to help and raise awareness of the plight of children who are less fortunate and often come from dysfunctional family backgrounds. Improving these children’s lives and making their lives more meaningful is what it is all about.
BACKGROUND
In 2005 ex-Springbok, Garth Wright and business partner Gary Stephenson took on the challenge to raise funds for the kids of the Eastern Cape resulting in the formation of the IRONMAN 4 the Kidz Charity Trust.

In 2005 their goal was to raise R11 000 for the Eastern Province Child and Youth Care Centre and they would never have guessed that in 2015 they would have a target of R2 million. But dreams can come true and due to tremendous support of the sponsors, athletes and the public, this goal was achieved.

HOW TO BECOME INVOLVED
The bulk of the funds raised for the Charity, come through the generous sponsorship of athletes at 2 events namely the Standard Bank IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa and Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship. Companies come on board with a monetary sponsorship for participating athletes. Participating companies can also reap the benefit of a tax relief for a percentage of their donation.

Individual Contribution:

With the addition of the 5150 African Triathlon Series, athletes are able to make online donations as they complete their registration. Individuals and companies can also make cash donations to IRONMAN 4 the Kidz. There is no limit to the amount you may contribute. All contributions received are accumulated and added to the final target. This support can be made when you complete your registration or directly to the Trust account.

CHARITY TRUST BENEFICIARIES

The Charity’s reach in 2005 was limited to one beneficiary, but to date the Trust has been able to extend their reach to 15 beneficiaries in 2014. The institutions that the Trust supports are struggling even more than usual with the downturn in the economy. The money collected yearly is used mainly on education, counseling and sport advancement for the kids.

With the IRONMAN 4 the Kidz Charity Trust being a registered non-profit organization and having a social responsibility to 15 Charities, sponsors are aware that their contributions are effectively and correctly used to directly improve the lives and needs of the kids.

All participating companies are entitled to receive a Tax certificate from the charity which assists with the yearly tax return, and support offered can become part of a company's Corporate Social Responsibility budget.

IRONMAN 4 the Kidz Charity Trust is classified as an Exempt Micro Enterprise since the Trust's current turnover is below the at of the VAT threshold of R5 million, and as such is automatically defined as being a level 4 BEE contributor. Kindly note that the beneficiaries we support fall within the requirements of the BBBEE codes of good practice.

Help support a worthy cause and make a difference to the kids in need!